Vanessa attended the University of South Dakota for college, graduate school, and law school, and earned her J.D. from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 2005. She is a member of the Thomas Sterling Honor Society, the highest honor bestowed upon the top 10% of students in each USD Law graduating class. Prior to moving to Lincoln in 2008, Vanessa practiced law in rural northeastern Nebraska. Throughout her career, Vanessa has concentrated on representing individuals in family law, juvenile law, and guardianship/adoption matters in probate court. Vanessa was honored to be part of the 2008-2009 Nebraska...

Jordan will accept cases in the following counties: Lancaster, Saunders, Seward, York, Butler, Dodge, Sarpy, Cass, Otoe, Johnson, Gage, Saline. This list is not meant to be exhaustive. If you want to know whether he takes cases in the county you have a legal question, feel free to contact him. Jordan spent the first two and a half years of his career with Fye Law Office in Holdrege, Nebraska. There he served the clients in 14 counties across Central and South Western Nebraska. He gained a great deal of trial experience with civil cases, particularly divorces involving children,...

Tim Sullivan earned his J.D. Degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law in 1999. Tim is currently engaged in the private practice of Law. He received the Nebraska Lawyer’s Foundation Visionary Award in 2010. Tim grew up in the military; and attended numerous secular and Catholic elementary, junior high and high schools in Japan, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nebraska, Virginia, and California. Two of those years Tim attended Nebraska City schools. After graduating from Lourdes in 1977, Tim served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force, and later as a Security Specialist at...

I've practiced law in Lincoln, NE since 1995. Currently semi-retired. I'll help you navigate the court system, protect your rights, minimize consequences, and get the best results possible. I'll help you see the big picture and explain things you don't understand, while trying my best to get good results for you. I practice kindness, and recognize your humanity, while trying to keep mine. My Practice Areas: Family Law: Divorce, Custody, Support, Visitation; Unbundled Legal Services and Advice; Document Preparation: Wills, Parenting Plans and Property Agreements, Pre-Nups, Power of Attorney, & more; Do It Yourself? I can help with...

Chad J. Wythers attended the University of Nebraska (B.A. 1996) and the University of Nebraska, College of Law (J.D. 2001).

Chad is a member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Nebraska Criminal Defense Attorney Association (NCDAA), the Lincoln, Bar Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). He is admitted to practice law in the State of Nebraska; the United States District Court, District of Nebraska; the United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; and the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims.

Chad has tried cases in multiple states and is a member of California...

Born Baraboo, Wisconsin in 1972. Raised on a family dairy farm in Mauston, Wisconsin. 1991 Graduate of Mauston High, Mauston, Wisconsin. Married to Lori Wollmer (Yindrick) 1992 Graduate of Aquinas High, David City, Nebraska. Two daughters, Gracyn and Ainsley. Tim gained valuable experience as a criminal prosecutor in Nebraska before joining a successful Omaha civil law firm. Tim joined Egr, Birkel & Wollmer, P.C. in 2009. Tim is an aggressive advocate that is committed to providing high quality legal counsel to all of his clients in a wide variety of practice areas in...

Divorce Lawyers in Nearby Counties

If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.

Legal Custody:
A parent with legal custody has the right to decide on the child's upbringing, education, and medical care. A court may grant legal custody to one parent (sole legal custody) or both parents (joint legal custody).

Separate Property:
Property acquired before marriage or during the marriage as a gift or inheritance, or bought during marriage with separate property.